UN World Tourism Organisation

Established as the World Tourism Organization (WTO) in 1975, the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) became a UN specialized agency in 2003.

UNWTO currently has 159 Member States and 6 Associate members, mandated to facilitate the development of responsible, sustainable, and universally accessible tourism by providing more than 100 technical assistance projects. UNWTO develops market knowledge, advocates for competitive and sustainable tourism policies and tools, and encourages tourism education and training. UNWTO promotes tourism as a facilitator of economic growth, aiming to reduce poverty and foster the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

OVERVIEW

Countermeasures for the Sustainable Development of the Tourism Industry

According to the UN General Assembly and UNWTO, sustainable tourism should contain functions such as protecting the natural environment and biodiversity, maintaining cultural value, and enhancing social welfare. It has a positive effect on the achievement of SDGs in all aspects. According to a study conducted by the UNWTO, global international arrivals reached 1.3 billion in 2023, significantly contributing to international economic growth. However, the rapid development of tourism has posed harm to nature and culture.

In this BYMUN, the Council will focus on the impact on the marine natural environment and biodiversity and measures mitigating the impact. Delegates are going to find a balance between the eco-friendly development of sustainable tourism and economic benefits, mitigate the negative impact on the marine natural environment, and enhance the development and application of biodiversity-maintained technology.

Study Guide

Meet The Chairs

何品學

Benjamin is a first-year high school student, and this marks his inaugural year participating in MUN activities. He has a passion for playing volleyball and table tennis, having served as the sports captain in class and led them to victory in class sports competitions. While Benjamin lacks prior experience as part of the executive committee or as a delegate, he approaches the opportunity to participate in BYMUN with a mix of nerves and excitement. He highly values the great opportunity presented by BYMUN. He hopes to successfully lead all the delegates in creating a memorable conference and looks forward to personal growth and achievements through this rewarding experience.

許岳鎧

Connie is a second-grade student in the Taiwan Private Nanshan Senior High School. She likes to dance and swim, and she also joins the school cheerleading team. She’s a passionate and active person. She has been involved with MUN in the first grade in senior high, and gradually changes her identity from a delegate to other different places. She has been rewarded with the Best Position and taken charge of the Chair of the elementary committee in the Emun Winter, 2023. It’s exciting to have this opportunity to be a Chair in Bymun. She hopes that she can harvest wonderful memories with all the delegate

張秉瀚

Alvin is a second-grade student in the Taiwan Private Nanshan Senior High School. Participating in the intramural Model United Nations(MUN) club, he has been involved in MUN for three years. He is now the Director of Academics in the intramural MUN club. He has participated in MUN conferences 5 times as a delegate and has been rewarded with Best Speech and Honorable Mention. He has been the Chair and the Director of the Academic Department of the English Committee in the Emun Winter, 2023. He hopes to apply what he has learned in Taiwan at the conference and make an unforgettable memory for delegates. He hopes all delegates can bask in your achievements after the conference!

陳昱愷

Kevin is a second-grade student in the Taiwan Private Nanshan Senior High School. He likes to play squash and swim. He had been involved with MUN when he was in the ninth grade, and he soon found out that he had an enthusiasm for being a MUNer. Hence, he joined the Model United Nations(MUN) club when he was in tenth grade, appointed to take charge of the IG account of the club. Apart from the responsibility he takes in the MUN club, he is also the president of the baseball club. He has participated in EMUN conferences as a delegate three times and as a volunteer once. He has been the Director of Information & Technology in the Emun Winter, 2023. He’s honored to be in the Dais in Bymun, hoping to get a huge amount of acquisition at this conference.